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Physical Education & School Sport

Financial Support for Individuals and School Sports Associations in Hampshire

Financial Assistance for Talented Young People in Sport

The grant is intended to ensure that young people are not denied the opportunity to participate at a representative level in sport through financial hardship. Each of the following criteria must be met before an application will be considered. In some cases, the decision may be made to target support directly, for example, by paying club fees or meeting additional training costs.

The young person is of school/sixth form college age.

The person with parental responsibility is resident in Hampshire.

Generally, the young person is involved in competitive sport above district level and, in the view of the relevant school sports association and governing body of sport, has the attitude and ability to progress.

The application is supported by the school, county coach or county team manager or the relevant school sports association.

The award is for a specific purpose, e.g. travel to training or to take part in a particular event or for extra coaching. It is not to be used to purchase equipment or clothing.

The applicant's personal circumstances must show the need for financial support in order to develop.

Awards will be made at the discretion of Hampshire County Council and will be dependent on funds being available.

Applications will be considered three times during a financial year. To feed reports into the process, applications must be received by:

Friday 21 October 2016 (for November grant payments)

Fri 17 February 2017 (For March grant payments

There is an online application process for all HCC grants. These will mainly come from organisations.Clicking the link below will take you to a separate website which will explain how to use this form to apply for financial assistance.

Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme (HTAS)

Competing at the highest level in any sport is an expensive business. Travel, equipment, training, coaching and physiotherapy – the costs soon add up. Hampshire County Council and Sport Hampshire & IOW have developed the Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme - an athlete-centred support programme designed to give Hampshire’s most gifted athletes access to as much support as possible to help them reach their full potential. Please note Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight provide their own support system.

Applications to the Hampshire Talented Athlete Scheme will be taken from September 2016 Successful applicants then become a member of the scheme for 2017.

Michael Austin Harlick Memorial Fund Trophy Grants

What are they?

Trophy grants provide financial assistance to sports organisations towards the cost of awards that recognise the sporting achievements of young people in Hampshire. Grants are available to help with the purchase of challenge cups, individual medals, team awards and colours.

Who can apply?

Applications for trophy grants are welcome from organisations providing sporting opportunities for school-aged people in Hampshire. These will include:

County and District Junior Sports Associations

Hampshire School Sports Associations

Cluster groups of schools

Groups working with young people with disabilities

Clubs hosting open tournaments

Applications for club trophies will not be considered.

When to apply

Recommendations will be received by Executive Member three times during a financial year. To feed reports into the process, applications must be received by: